Assessment

Portrait of a manager.
Including their previous background, their current role, their management activities.

50%

Supplementary Exam

2 Hours
Unseen written examination
Repeat failed element

50%

Supplementary Assessment

Coursework
Repeat failed element

50%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

* Describe the historical development of management;

* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relationship between management and organisation;

* Discuss the meaning we attach to work and the various ways in which it might be managed;

* Identify and discuss contemporary debates in management theory, such as processes of communication, and forms of control;

* Identify and discuss the role of information and technology in organisations;

* Demonstrate effective self-management in terms of time, planning and behaviour through completion and monitoring of APPR reviews.

Aims

The aim of this module is to provide students with a broad introduction to some of the key concepts and contemporary issues associated with the study of management and organisations. By combining the study of both theoretical concepts and practical issues it aims to equip students to appreciate both theoretical concepts and practical issues it aims to equip students to appreciate both opportunities for and barriers to improvement of organisational effectiveness, providing a firm foundation for Level 3 modules focusing on aspects of organisational management.

Brief description

This course will introduce theoretical concepts and practical implications relating to people in organisations and the relationship between management and organisation. Examination of the historical development of the concept and practice of management will introduce the concepts of power, control, accountability and motivation and their practical implications. Study of the practice of management in contemporary organisations will also draw on theories of identity and organisational psychology. Throughout the module theoretical concepts will be applied to real-life situations with a particular emphasis on the role and actions of contemporary managers.

Content

Part 1: The Role of the Manager

The historical development of management; leadership and management function; managerial control and accountability; power, politics and organization structure.